One of the main spots of London life, prepare yourself for the psychological shock of the 30 square feet leased at exorbitant prices, the joys of "luxury flats" that describe actually just a flat vaguely renovated (painted white, beige carpet, new kitchen, bed without bullets, prepare Card ...), and finally the flats without "double-glazing ( double glazing) but with electric heating in a country known for its sunshine per year and six months its tropical temperatures, not to mention the hot-water taps separated cold water, which force you to first t'ébouillanter hands before and run them under cold water and then in boiling water again etc etc ...
But do not panic!
The roommate
I have not experienced personally but as in any large city, it is obviously a popular mode of accommodation, ideal for dividing the costs and not find themselves isolated supplement if you have recently arrived.
These are not sites that are missing on the subject:
www. flatmate click.co.uk /
www. flatmate. Co.uk /
uk.easyroommate.com /
www.spareroom.co.uk
www.housepals.co.uk/
www. flatmates. Net /
www.nextroommate.com/
And obviously classifieds Gumtree and Loot
The apartment
More that 'France, England, do not really trust a realtor (hello to all estate agents who could read me ...) A
check at the time of signing the contract, ensure that all following items are clearly specified :
- Is it you or the owner who are supposed pay water bills, to electricity, gas ? (Most listings give a price per week and specify what is included and what is not but is good that everything is in black on white to avoid unpleasant surprises ).
- The Council Tax (local tax), which supports it and if you (it will probably be the case), ask the agent how much it will rise a month little about. OF after dwelling size, it should give you an approximate amount, or learn from of previous tenants.
Installation and contract:
- Agencies or owners are supposed make a state of places s / inventory or "inventory " in English to determine the state housing at the time of rental and state when you leave and retain your deposit the amount of potential damage (the "fair wear and tear " or damage / degradation due to simple wear and tear are excluded. If the sofa is provided and you in use as of an ashtray, you will pay the damages, if somewhat damaged time goes by, it should not give you an excuse to retain half of your "deposit").
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/tenancydeposit/index.htm
- Regarding the duration of the contract and the "notice" to give before they leave is generally flexible enough for short-term contracts and negotiable but as for inventory, everything must be clearly indicated in the contract. If initial contract period is one year, you're quiet One year (no risk that you are asked to leave prematurely). At the end of the term initial contract, the agency should re-contact you pure sign a new one, otherwise the contract is renewed on a monthly basis and you or your agency can give notice has everything time. Generally , the more you sign a contract long term , the easier it is to negotiate some elements including the rent.
Some search sites crowded housing:
www.findaproperty.com/
www.findaflat.com/
www.propertyfinder.com/uk/
www.hotproperty.co.uk/renting
www.letsmart.com/
www.rightmove.co.uk/
www.net-lettings.co.uk/
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